Effects of combined ferrous sulphate administration and exposure to static magnetic field on spatial learning and motor abilities in rats.

摘要: Primary objective: Occupational exposure to static magnetic fields (SMF) increases, in particular due the widespread use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for medical diagnosis, thus raising health concerns. This study investigated behavioural effects 128 mT SMF rats and examined hypothesis that iron supplementation (3 mg kg−1 5 days) potentiate SMF.Methods: Spatial learning abilities water maze, motor co-ordination rotarod skills stationary beam suspending string tests were assessed iron-treated, SMF-exposed co-exposed SMF–iron rats.Results: Acquisition maze navigation task was unaffected all groups. iron-treated showed a deficit 7-day retention test. No found suspended Only impaired A combination treatments did not produce additional degradation performa...